no report yet
Seats
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT SIDE PIVOT BRACKET MAY CRACK OR BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
2008 Ford F-450 SDProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 68 owner complaints about the 2008 Ford F-450 SD, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 20, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Ford F-450 SD has problems
68 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
28Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
11Power train2 crash/fire/injury
11Engine
8Fuel/propulsion system
8Fuel system, diesel2 crash/fire/injury
7Steering
4Vehicle speed control
3Electrical system
3Structure
129 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 28 | 2 |
| Power train | 11 | 2 |
| Engine | 11 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel system, diesel | 8 | 2 |
| Steering | 7 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 12 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2008 Ford F-450 SD recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Risk. LACK OF POWER OR ROUGH OPERATION, UNUSUAL NOISES FROM THE ENGINE OR EXHAUST, WHITE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST, AND POTENTIALLY A VISIBLE FLAME OUT THE TAILPIPE CAN…
no report yet
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. LONG TERM CONTACT COULD CAUSE WIRE CHAFE, RESULTING IN COPPER WIRE BEING EXPOSED.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Mileage at failure
When do engine and engine cooling problems start?
20kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 21 engine and engine cooling complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
13under 30k miles21under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other F-450 SD year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-450 SD median. How we score
'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What F-450 SD owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-450. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AFTER THE CONTACT REMOVED AND RECONNECTED THE BATTERY. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-450 SD. AFTER WATER WAS ADDED TO THE RADIATOR, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT WATER LEAKED OUT OF THE HOSE. THE VEHICLE LEAKED RADIATOR FLUID FROM THE HOSE. IN ADDITION, THE EGR COOLER MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE AIR CONDITIONER TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE…
2008 FORD F450 CREW CAB. CONSUMER STATES CAR HAD TWO MAJOR MECHANICAL BREAKDOWNS. *TA THE CONSUMER STATED THE TURBO AND ENGINE BLEW OUT FIVE DAYS APART. *JB
Own a 2008 F-450 SD?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.